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BRM P15 Mk I



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1949
Engine BRM
Engine Type 135°V16
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 49.530
Stroke 48.260
Capacity (cc) 1488
Power (at revs) 330 HP/10250
Torque
Induction Centr. superch
Ignition
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
Chassis type Tubes
Body type single seater
Designer P. Berthon/S. Tresilian/R. Mays
Front suspension "pneumatic, trailing links"
Rear suspension "pneumatic, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 730
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 290

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